Extraction:
FENNEL OIL is extracted from crushed seeds by steam distillation process.

Chemical Composition:

The chemical composition of FENNEL OIL are a-pinene, myrcene, fenchone, trans-anethole, methyl chavicol, limonene, 1,8-cineole and anisic aldehyde.

Essential Oil Information:

FENNEL OIL / FENNEL SEED OIL essential oil is highly used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, perfumery and as a food additive. It is a colorless to pale yellow coloured thin liquid and is renowned throughout diverse industries. These oils act as a analgesic, antibacterial, expectorant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, stimulant, antispasmodic, aperitif, carminative, depurative, antiseptic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, galactagogue, laxative, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge.

Oil Properties:

Analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aperitif, carminative, depurative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactagogue, laxative, stimulant, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge.

Uses:
FENNEL OIL has a toning effect on the spleen and liver. It also helps in increasing insufficient milk in nursing mothers – but for boosting breast milk, rather use the fresh herb, since the oil contains very high concentrations of trans-anethole.

Therapeutic Properties:

The therapeutic properties of fennel oil are depurative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, galactagogue, laxative, aperitif, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, stimulant, stomachic, splenic, tonic and vermifuge.

Blends Well With:

Benzoin, bergamot,Bergamot, black pepper, cardamom, cypress, dill, fir, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, mandarin, marjoram, niaouli, orange, pine, ravensara, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, tangerine, ylang ylang bud.

Summary:
Fennel oil has a herby, slightly spicy smell and is clear in viscosity. These are used as an appetite stimulant in cases of anorexia, and to boost courage and strength in the face of adversity.

Precautions:
Avoid in epilepsy, estrogen dependant cancers and in pregnancy.